Genesis 32:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jacob told them to say to Esau, “Master, I am your servant! I have lived with Laban all this time,

Cross References

1 Peter 3:6

For example, Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her true children, if you do right and don't let anything frighten you.

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Don't give up your job when your boss gets angry. If you stay calm, you'll be forgiven.

Proverbs 15:1

A kind answer soothes angry feelings, but harsh words stir them up.

Proverbs 6:3

and you are now in the power of someone else. Here is what you should do: Go and beg for permission to call off the agreement.

1 Kings 20:32

They dressed in sackcloth and put ropes on their heads, then they went to Ahab and said, “Your servant Benhadad asks you to let him live.” “Is he still alive?” Ahab asked. “Benhadad is like a brother to me.”

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul could tell it was David's voice, and he called out, “David, my son! Is that you?” “Yes it is, Your Majesty.

Exodus 32:22

Aaron answered: Don't be angry with me. You know as well as I do that they are determined to do evil.

Genesis 33:8

Esau asked Jacob, “Why did you send those herds I met along the road?” “Master,” Jacob answered, “I sent them so you would be friendly to me.”

Genesis 32:18

So tell him, ‘They belong to your servant Jacob, who is coming this way. He is sending them as a gift to his master Esau.’ ”

Genesis 32:5

and now I own cattle, donkeys, and sheep, as well as many slaves. Master, I am sending these messengers in the hope that you will be kind to me.”

Genesis 27:37

“My son,” Isaac answered, “I have made Jacob the ruler over you and your brothers, and all of you will be his servants. I have also promised him all the grain and grapes that he needs. There's nothing left that I can do for you.”

Genesis 27:29

Nations will be your servants and bow down to you. You will rule over your brothers, and they will kneel at your feet. Anyone who curses you will be cursed; anyone who blesses you will be blessed.”

Genesis 4:7

If you had done the right thing, you would be smiling. But you did the wrong thing, and now sin is waiting to attack you like a lion. Sin wants to destroy you, but don't let it!

Genesis 31:41

I had to work 14 of these 20 long years to earn your two daughters and another 6 years to buy your sheep and goats. During that time you kept changing my wages.

Proverbs 25:15

Patience and gentle talk can convince a ruler and overcome any problem.

Genesis 25:30

and said, “I'm starving to death! Here and now give me some of that red stew!” That's how Esau got the name “Edom.”

Genesis 33:14

Why don't you go on ahead and let me travel along slowly with the children, the herds, and the flocks. We can meet again in the country of Edom.”

Genesis 36:8

That's why Esau made his home in the hill country of Seir.

Genesis 36:9

Esau lived in the hill country of Seir and was the ancestor of the Edomites. Esau had three wives: Adah, Basemath, and Oholibamah. Here is a list of his descendants: Esau and Adah had a son named Eliphaz, whose sons were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. Timna was the other wife of Esau's son Eliphaz, and she had a son named Amalek. Esau and Basemath had a son named Reuel, whose sons were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. Esau and Oholibamah had three sons: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Judges 5:4

Our Lord, God of Israel, when you came from Seir, where the Edomites live,

Isaiah 21:11

This is a message about Dumah: From the country of Seir, someone shouts to me, “Guard, how much longer before daylight?”